Melbourne
Highlights
- The first bike-sharing system in the world in a location where helmets are mandated by law.
- First overseas deployment for PBSC Urban Solutions.
Bike-sharing system’s characteristics
- System Name: Melbourne Bike Share
- Launch Date: June 30, 2010
- Number of Stations: 50
- Number of Bikes: 600
- http://www.melbournebikeshare.com.au/
- Melbourne Bike Share is the largest bike-sharing system in Australia.
- Melbourne Bike Share is unique in that it is the first bike-sharing system in the world in a location where helmets are mandated by law. Two groundbreaking methods introducing helmets to users have been initiated in this system, including a prototype helmet-vending machine and a partnership with local retailers to sell subsidised helmets. Over 6,000 helmets have been sold at $5 each through this program, and users can return them to the local 7-11 stores and receive a $3 refund.
- Melbourne Bike Share operates year-round.
- Melbourne Bike Share has affectionately come to be known as ‘‘Melbourne Blue Bikes’’ after the System’s prominent royal blue colour.
Statistics
Launched on June 30, 2010 with 50 stations and 600 bikes
Since the System’s inauguration:
Since the System’s inauguration:
- 260,000 trips
- 42,000 casual users
- 1,200 members
Service Offers
- System design and build
- Back-office design and implementation
- Training
- Ongoing support
- Bike-sharing system installation
- System start-up
- 24/7 Technical Support